Eaton’s Electrical Division is currently seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to join our team. This position is based in Raleigh, NC. Position Overview: The Lead Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis and decision support to Service management and function as CPO distribution center finance point of contact, while ensuring the integrity of financial reporting within the guidelines of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley, and Eaton Financial Policies/Procedures. Duties involve a variety of accounting and finance functions focused on operational analysis. This role will also support monthly closing and forecasting, and yearly Profit Plan activities. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Manage the process of gathering, analyzing and reporting on information used to communicate operating results, sales performance, and ad hoc requests in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that CPS Service Management, CPO distribution center and support functions are receiving critical information needed to perform their jobs. Supports the monthly closing processes for the CPS Service ledger and provides quality, timely, and accurate information for the leadership team and supporting functions. Perform analytics and derive insight from key front-end (e.g., revenue & backlog) and operational metrics. Prepare CPS Service and CPO distribution center variance analysis and commentary following each month-end and rolling forecast. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive policy/process improvements and building proactive reporting tools and analysis. Serves as SAP expert for the CPS Service financial function. Leads ongoing training efforts for finance function to improve team efficiencies. Performs analysis/reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L accounts on a monthly basis. Reviews and resolves variances. Own CPO distribution center inventory related tasks; including variance analysis, E&O review, walk the dock, physical inventory and headcount tracking/forecasting, etc. CPO distribution finance point of contact for battery program, including overtime and productivity reporting. Coordinate CPO distribution center capital spending and lease maintenance/tracking Work in team environment to drive improvement in financial processes through tools/systems, automation, and standardization. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution Minimum three years of accounting and/or Finance experience Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Raleigh, NC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree or MBA Working knowledge of US GAAP CPA/CMA/MBA Experience with SAP, Oracle Financials, Encore, PL Encore, Khalix, Longview and advanced Microsoft skills Past experience in both General Ledger and shared service (AR/AP) accounting Previous consolidations experience preferred Position Criteria: Strong analytical skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability Solid understanding of the US GAAP Strong written and oral communication skills required. Must be able to gauge the needs of a variety of internal customers and adapt delivery style or level of detail as appropriate Process oriented and drives projects to completion Ability to think strategically and see big picture in a constantly changing business environment and market Highly motivated, works with a sense of urgency, driven to add value and deliver results Strong interpersonal skills and organization savvy required: training, collaborating, coaching, challenging assumptions and giving corrective feedback with tact and respect, sharing knowledge Attention to detail, personally committed to work quality and able to learn from mistakes Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately, confidently, and professionally across many organizational levels and functions; and effectively build rapport with stakeholders Ethical; operates with high regard to integrity, trust, and confidentiality Business acumen and strategic thinking skills Intermediate to expert level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs #LI-JM3 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico Organization: CPDI CPS Critical Power Solutions Division Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time